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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,682.04, 1,294,598.97 and 301,716.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,682.04, 1,294,598.97 and 301,716.54 is: 452,776.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,682.04 : 1,294,598.97 = 301,716.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,682.04/1,294,598.97 = 301,716.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,682.04x = 1,294,598.97 × 301,716.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,682.04x = 390,601,921,915.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,601,921,915.96/862,682.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,776.23

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